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DOC sets sights on illegal hunters
Conservation officials are warning of a crackdown on illegal hunters, especially those hunting after dark on public land, as the spring season gets under way.
Demolition of Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre poised to begin
The controversial demolition of the historic Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre, next to Lake Waikaremoana, will begin next week.
Trapped Tramper Speaks Out About Ordeal
Pavlina Pizova, the Czech tramper who survived a month in a Routeburn Track hut after her travelling companion died, is spoke at a press conference today. RNZ's Otago Regional Reporter, Ian Telfer… Audio
Prague reacts to missing climber found
With the BBC's Prague correspondent Rob Cameron. Audio
Woman survives a month on remote track after companion dies
Department of Conservation's Wakatipu operations manager Geoff Owen has praised the actions of a woman stuck on the Routeburn Track for almost a month. RNZ reporter Ian Telfer joins us from… Video, Audio
Routeburn rescue perplexing for an area not too remote
The area where a woman became lost on the Routeburn track is popular with tourists and it's surprising she didn't come across anyone else the month she was there, a guide says. Video, Audio
Public access to Taranaki's Whitecliffs Walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's top walks. Video, Audio
Access to Taranaki walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's most famous walks, the White Cliffs Walkway. Video, Audio
Independent expert says DoC's funding has been cut
An independent expert says the official Budget documents show the Department of Conservation's funding has been cut. Audio
Pike River mine Great Walk route finalised
A new route for DoC's newest Great Walk - which takes in the site of the former Pike River mine - has been finalised.
Club gobsmacked over OIA charge for chopper info
The Federated Mountain Clubs has been forced to get its begging bowl out to ask for public support to pay for it to seek more information on DOC's decision to increase daily helicopter landings on a… Audio
Critter Of The Week - Nicola Toki
Nicola Toki, DOC's threatened species ambassador, introduces us to a lesser-known, uncharismatic or generally unlovable threatened species. This week it's the South Island kōkako. Audio
Bill to give DOC rangers greater powers passes first reading
Legislation that would give Department of Conservation rangers greater powers to arrest suspected smugglers and poachers has unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament. Audio
Critter Of The Week with Nicola Toki
Nicola Toki, DOC's threatened species ambassador introduces us to a lesser-known, uncharismatic or generally unlovable threatened species. This week's critter is the giraffe weevil. Audio
West Coast DOC tramp track closure continues to irk
The Department of Conservation is being accused of neglecting its core functions after failing to repair and reopen a West Coast track damaged in a storm two years ago. Audio
Critter Of The Week - Nicola Toki
DOC's Threatened Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki, talks about the longfin eel. Audio, Gallery
Kakapo breeding season off to a great start
DOC staff are keeping their fingers crossed after a 17-year-old bird carrying a precious Fiordland kakapo gene laid three fertile eggs. Audio
Trampers concerned DoC tracks could be closed
Tramping groups fear a review of Department of Conservation tracks and huts could mean some routes are closed or left to third parties to maintain. Video, Audio
Proposed changes to the RMA go too far
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act go too far. Audio
Wallaby Survey - Dale Williams
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is teaming up with DOC to survey how many wallabies are on the loose in the Rotorua region. The dama wallabies were released near Lake Okareka in 1912 and since… Audio